About the Internship
Civis is looking to hire enthusiastic interns for their Governance team. The internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data analysis and policy research, particularly in preparation for Civis’s flagship event, the Public Consultation Awards, scheduled for 2025. These awards recognize government departments, states, and ministries that excel in public consultations, making this internship a chance to contribute to a significant civic engagement initiative.
About Civis
Civis is an innovative platform dedicated to fostering citizen engagement in democratic processes. By creating a channel for constructive dialogue between citizens and the government on draft laws and policies, Civis enables individuals in India to understand upcoming laws and provide their feedback directly to lawmakers. This participatory approach to policy design builds trust, encourages dialogue, and helps shape better policies.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this internship, candidates must:
- Be final or penultimate year students of law, public policy, economics, or similar programs.
- Be based in Mumbai and able to attend the office for a few hours each week.
- Possess the ability and enthusiasm to work with large volumes and diverse data.
- Have a keen interest in the workings of government and public policy.
- Demonstrate skills in policy research and evidence-based writing.
- Be effective communicators, as the role involves some remote work.
Role and Responsibilities
Interns will support the Governance team by:
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative research and analysis on the public consultation process for draft laws and policies.
- Developing compilation documents based on provided guidelines.
- Assisting in research for building documents required to brief the jury for the Public Consultation Awards.
Perks
- A stipend of Rs. 5000/- per month.
- Hands-on experience in data analysis and policy research.
- Opportunity to contribute to a significant civic engagement initiative.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the field of public policy and governance.
Mode and Location
This is a hybrid internship, combining both remote and in-office work. Interns will be required to attend the office in Mumbai for a few hours each week.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter expressing their interest to info@civis.vote with the subject line “Governance Internship June 2024.” The cover letter should highlight relevant skills and explain why the candidate is a good fit for the role. Civis will reach out to shortlisted candidates for further steps.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 6 PM, June 17, 2024
- Internship Start Date: June 24, 2024
- Duration: 2 months
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